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$60,140
National Median Salary
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Top 10 Highest Paying States
State Salary Comparison PRO
| Rank | State | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Location Quotient | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $97,680 | +62.4% | — | 36,460 |
| 2 | New York | $80,980 | +34.7% | — | 205,150 |
| 3 | California | $77,490 | +28.8% | — | 341,350 |
| 4 | Washington | $67,020 | +11.4% | — | 55,040 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $66,990 | +11.4% | — | 50,160 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $66,690 | +10.9% | — | 52,520 |
| 7 | Maryland | $66,290 | +10.2% | — | 33,090 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $65,620 | +9.1% | — | 22,360 |
| 9 | Colorado | $62,990 | +4.7% | — | 42,350 |
| 10 | Oregon | $62,370 | +3.7% | — | 28,760 |
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